Burning Sun: Exposing the secret K-pop chat groups - BBC World Service Documentaries

The Hidden World of Molka00:00:10

The documentary introduces the 'Molka' scandal in South Korea, where K-pop stars secretly filmed women and shared the footage in private group chats, leading to a massive investigation into sexual crimes and corruption.

The Initial Scandal and Police Inaction00:03:38

Reporter Park Hyo-sil details the first accusations against singer Jung Joon-young in 2016. Despite evidence, the police failed to properly investigate, allowing Jung to avoid accountability by withholding his phone.

The KakaoTalk Evidence00:08:02

Journalist Kang Kyung-yoon receives leaked phone data that reveals a deep network of abuse involving stars like Seungri and Choi Jong-hoon, showcasing a culture where women were treated as objects.

The Rise of Burning Sun00:23:21

Seungri leverages his celebrity status and connections to wealthy investors to open the infamous Burning Sun nightclub, which became a dark hub for illegal activity, drug-facilitated sexual assault, and corruption.

Hara's Courageous Intervention00:40:40

K-pop star Hara assists the investigation by pressuring her friend Choi Jong-hoon to reveal the identity of a corrupt police officer, 'the Police Prosecutor General,' who protected the stars' businesses.

Justice and Its Limitations00:54:10

The perpetrators are eventually sentenced for their crimes, though many involved feel that systemic changes in the industry and protection of women in nightlife settings remain insufficient.